I've done the Smolov Jr (2 days a week) cycle and one of Peter's Brother Smolov cycles as well .

The first one (two days a week) was not not crazy volume or frequency, really. DOMS was big deal week one and two, not bad after. Appetite didn't change a huge amount. I probably average 3500 kcal a day anyway. @ 5'9" 220, my body comp moved very little, my legs did grow a bit. I didn't do anything else during it except overhead press and throws.

I'm 6'1, 212# and I've been losing weight consistently with about 2700 calories. I thought I would eat 3500 while doing smolov overhead pressing. 3500 calories I think would put me slightly above maintanence. Is that enough eating?

I would be doing smolov JR btw.

There is only one way to find out. You will certainly need to consume something extra. Smolov explicitly designed his programs for lifters using AS. I find it curious that so many disparage body building routines used by drug users but will dive right into routines for drug users in PL or Oly. Iím not sure what your goals are but there are better programs for putting on size and strength assuming you are drug free.

I've done the Smolov Jr (2 days a week) cycle and one of Peter's Brother Smolov cycles as well .

Where is Peter to chime in on this?

I think that you need to eat a ton for the Smolov -- and you will probably still see a body comp change. The full blown thing done right can put you in a fog where you body is just looking to recover. If you have additional stress (ie a life outside the gym), you have to really focus on getting plenty of solid calories.

How quickly have you been loosing weight at 2700? At 5'11", 205lbs I'd be loosing pretty quickly and not have much energy. 3500k is likely closer to your maintenance intake without the stress of Smolov. If your motivation does not stay up, it becomes a burden rather than a benefit.

i think like everyone, i had some difficulty completing it but if you jump into any aggressive program developed for a very experienced athlete, you're going to have a rough patch. In terms of kcal needs, I've done other simpler protocols that were far far worse, but everyone is different.

I say go for it, you'll learn something no matter what. If you have a bad day just break it down into more sets and deal.